Studies in the Book of James | 3 Keys to a Successful Life

James 1:19-27
Pastor Daniel Bracken
August 14, 2022

I. Introduction.

A. There are principles in the Word that will help you receive ultimate success.

B. Some common scenarios.

1. Have you ever said something you wish you hadn’t said?

2. Have you ever asked for directions but didn’t listen when they were given and got lost?

3. Have you ever gotten angry about something only to find out you acted inappropriately?

C. James gives us some keys to a __________ life.

D. Violating these will get one into trouble.

Introduction Notes:

II. A look at the text.

A. James is saying to memorize this principle: “Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.”

B. He begins by talking about anger.

1. Keep in mind anger is not a __________ but can easily become sin.

a. Anger is affected by our fallen __________ __________ and thereby can open a door for the __________ to control us.

b. We must not allow our anger to last beyond a 12-hour period.

2. God is __________, and we are not, so be careful when you think your anger is “righteous indignation.” V. 20

3. Our anger can stem from our lack of __________.

a. We must __________ __________ __________ all moral filth and the evil around us.

b. __________ receive God’s Word. V. 21

C. Our top priority is to listen to __________ . V. 22

1. You must do what God says, or you are __________.

2. Don’t be __________.

3. Being __________ by God depends on our hearing and obeying God’s Word, which is called the “perfect law that gives freedom.” V. 25

D. Finally, James talks about speech or the tongue. V. 26

1. Your __________ and Christian __________ go hand in hand.

2. To not control your tongue and still think you are a Christian is to be __________.

3. True spirituality is __________  and __________.

Section II Notes:

III. What is God saying? Some keys to a successful life.

A. __________ this verse.

B. Put into __________ the Word of God.

C. Be __________ what you let into your life.

D. Keep in mind that we have true __________, and we must walk in it.

E. Do not be __________.

F. Live a life free of __________.

Section III notes:

IV. Conclusion.

Conclusion Notes:

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